Injured Cummins ruled out of England tour

Australia suffered a blow ahead of the second ODI against England with Pat Cummins being ruled out of the tour due to a side strain which he suffered during the opening match at Lord's.

The 19-year-old had only just returned to international cricket after missing the whole of Australia's summer after suffering a foot injury against South Africa in November.

Cummins, who made his return after the lengthy absence last Sunday in an ODI against Ireland, will leave for home on Monday.

The latest injury, which is a medium grade side-strain, means that Cummins is unlikely to be part of the Australia A tour to England which starts after the ODI series.

Speaking about the injury, Australian team doctor John Orchard, said: "Pat sustained an abdominal muscle strain on his left side during the first ODI at Lord's. Whilst he was able to complete his ten overs, he was sore after the game and was scanned, the results of which have revealed a medium grade side-strain.

"This will keep him out of the remainder of the England tour. His return to cricket will be decided in due course, based on follow-up examinations in Australia."